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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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